Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Cafe
Meeting facility
Lobby
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, set in Otago's natural landscape, offers travelers a comfy base with dining options and a bar. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, a gym, and laundry services. The concierge assists in planning daily adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is ¥12,167
¥14,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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Showing 24 of 24 rooms

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Map
9016, Dunedin, 118 High Street

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Speight's Brewery
Located close to Grand Casino and First Church of Otago, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and laundry services
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 178 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Carlton Restaurant
  • Ports OCall Grill

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

As of Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on Sep 27, 2025 start from ¥12,167, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Self parking is available for NZD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino, Speight's Brewery, and The Octagon. Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ananda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the decor at the Casino is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alethea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location, spacious rooms, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm hotel and handy to all ammenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the central city & the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times and particularly when visiting for hospital appointments the hotel is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, super close for shops etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent, very clean, friendly staff l, good parking and within ealking distance of the Octagon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown property. Handy to shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay with 2 small children
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Property was clean and the bed was really comfortable. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halawath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, high price for parking but aside from that was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best central city hotel I've ever stayed in. Room was beyond expectations for price. This is a 4-5 star property for a 3 star price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central spot in Dunedin & a sweet price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Very central. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. A very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Great staff. We stayed for 4 nights in July and we were upgraded to a tower suite which so lovely. The room was spacious and with the added lounge on the second floor made for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel suited my daughter & I very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Putragama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025